aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Therefore, thought Metem, if it could be brought about that Elissa should be chosen as the new Baaltis, it was obvious that there would be an end of the possibility of her marriage to Aziel.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Therefore, thought Metem, if it could be brought about that Elissa should be chosen as the new Baaltis, it was obvious that there would be an end of the possibility of her marriage to Aziel.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
Aziel
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From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
BAALTIS
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From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
bribesnounUS /braɪbz/
plural of “bribe” — payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Therefore, thought Metem, if it could be brought about that Elissa should be chosen as the new Baaltis, it was obvious that there would be an end of the possibility of her marriage to Aziel.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Therefore, thought Metem, if it could be brought about that Elissa should be chosen as the new Baaltis, it was obvious that there would be an end of the possibility of her marriage to Aziel.
collegesnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz/
plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
Elissa
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From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Therefore, thought Metem, if it could be brought about that Elissa should be chosen as the new Baaltis, it was obvious that there would be an end of the possibility of her marriage to Aziel.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
GREETINGnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
high-priest
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From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
how
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From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
Issacharnoun
(Old Testament) a son of Jacob and a forebear of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
Ithobal
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From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Therefore, thought Metem, if it could be brought about that Elissa should be chosen as the new Baaltis, it was obvious that there would be an end of the possibility of her marriage to Aziel.
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
Metem
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From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Therefore, thought Metem, if it could be brought about that Elissa should be chosen as the new Baaltis, it was obvious that there would be an end of the possibility of her marriage to Aziel.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Therefore, thought Metem, if it could be brought about that Elissa should be chosen as the new Baaltis, it was obvious that there would be an end of the possibility of her marriage to Aziel.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
possibilitynounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Therefore, thought Metem, if it could be brought about that Elissa should be chosen as the new Baaltis, it was obvious that there would be an end of the possibility of her marriage to Aziel.
priestesses
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From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
princenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
promotingverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
Shadid
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From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Therefore, thought Metem, if it could be brought about that Elissa should be chosen as the new Baaltis, it was obvious that there would be an end of the possibility of her marriage to Aziel.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Therefore, thought Metem, if it could be brought about that Elissa should be chosen as the new Baaltis, it was obvious that there would be an end of the possibility of her marriage to Aziel.
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, thought Metem, if it could be brought about that Elissa should be chosen as the new Baaltis, it was obvious that there would be an end of the possibility of her marriage to Aziel.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading This lady could marry, indeed she was expected to do so, but her husband must take the title of Shadid, and for her lifetime act as high-priest of El.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
unionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading GREETING TO THE BAALTIS When Metem accepted bribes from Issachar and from Ithobal, in consideration of his finding means to make the union of Aziel and Elissa impossible, he had already thought out his scheme.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It will be remembered that Elissa had explained to the prince how, on the death of the lady Baaltis, another woman was elected by the colleges of the priests and priestesses to fill her place.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was one which, while promoting, as he considered, the true welfare of the lovers, if successful would separate them effectually and for ever.
